Built around included shore excursions that immerse you in each destination through exclusive access to cultural experiences, our river cruises explore the very heart of Europe: along entire length of the Danube from the North Sea to the Black Sea; the Rhine, Main and Moselle rivers in Germany; the Maas in the Netherlands; the Albert and Main-Danube canals; and the Rhône, Saône and Seine rivers in France.

All featuring luxurious cabins and suites, personalized service rivaling that of a premium hotel, fine European-style shipboard dining with a choice of dining venues, and up to four times the number of suites as other European lines, our spacious, custom-designed riverboats for 2015 include five Jewel Class ships accommodating no more than 118 passengers, and two new Inspiration Class vessels with a maximum of 130 guests.

Luxurious Ships
Maintaining the high standards of comfort and luxury set by our Jewel Class riverboats, our innovative Inspiration Class ships carry on our tradition of providing the most space per guest for an intimate, club-like atmosphere.

Our river cruise experience revolves around four cornerstones: Uncommon Access on our included shore excursions blending in-depth sightseeing with Tauck Exclusives; All-Inclusive Value, with virtually every expense included in one upfront price; Personalized Cruising based on caring service from four Tauck staff on every cruise; and the Intimate, Club-Like Atmosphere of our custom-designed riverboats

Guest Reviews

Tauck’s River Cruises are unlike any others along Europe’s rivers, and regularly receive kudos from our guests around the world. From solo travelers to couples celebrating a special anniversary to families traveling together on our Tauck Bridges cruises, every river cruise guest’s travel experience is important to us – and many routinely tell us that it’s often “the little things” onboard and ashore that make their Tauck river cruise experience second to none. Read some of their rave reviews below:

“What an incredible journey. Absolutely the best tours, food, and staff. Our third Tauck tour and we wouldn’t consider any other company. We loved every minute of our Grand European Cruise!”
– Dean & Jackie Heimbach, Texas

“Tauck goes beyond what it has promised. You offer a great product with a great staff to ensure the delivery of services promised. The staff could not have been any more courteous… it got to the point where the waiter knew what coffee we preferred, the bartender knew our favorite drink, and the piano player knew what music we liked and when to play it!”
– Robert and Deborah Zaragoza, New York

“I want to share with you the wonderful experience I had… Because there were only 118 guests aboard the riverboat, it was easy to get to know people… they were very friendly. On the first night of the cruise, our Tauck Cruise Director gathered we single or independent travelers together, so that we would get to know each other and have company at meals. It was a very nice touch, and helped make the delicious meals that much more enjoyable!”
– A. E. Elbrecht, California

“Our French Waterways cruise was certainly one of the best 8 or 9 Tauck trips we have enjoyed, although all were special in their own way. The ship was comfortable, the food was delicious, the tours along the Rhone River were outstanding and the captain and crew were personable and added another plus to a great journey.”
– Aurele and Henre Timken, North Carolina

“Our entire Budapest to the Black Sea cruise was seamless and problem-free… we wanted to express our sincerest appreciation for the hard work and dedication that the Tauck team put into making our tour one of the most exciting and memorable adventures that we’ve had – and a honeymoon trip we will definitely never forget.”
– Joshua & Audrey Wilson, California

“It certainly pays to research, seeing what options are available and then factoring in everything to see what will give you the greatest overall service, itinerary, accommodations, dining and touring experiences, for your travel budget. I have found that Tauck comes out the clear winner every time. On the surface, costs may look higher than the competitors, but comparing has proven to me time and time again that Tauck isn’t all that outrageously expensive. Tauck scrimps on nothing. A good, reputable and knowledgeable travel agent will steer one in the right direction.”
– Denise Federoff, Tauck Travel Forum

“My partner and I just returned home from my first Tauck trip on ms Swiss Jewel. I found ‘jewels’ inside and outside of this exceptional vessel. The captain was a star, the special touches – dinners, wine tastings, surprises – were wonderful, and the hotels were top notch. The best memories will be the people we met and how interesting they were.”
– Trevor H. Reisz, Illinois

“Tauck never has disappointed in any of the tours we have taken over the past years. The Tauck Bridges family Danube River cruise exceeded our expectations and we can highly recommend it for anyone; the staff managed professionally and compassionately throughout the trip. I have to say that all of the Tauck Directors on that cruise were the 'best.'”
– Jean W. Reiter, Virginia

“We have just arrived home from our first Tauck River Cruise trip on the ms Swiss Jewel from Prague to Budapest. Some very close friends who have traveled with you several times insisted that we would not be disappointed traveling with your organization, so we did. Your group on that trip did an incredible job insuring that we enjoyed every aspect of our trip. We have been on many trips before, and over time have established what we consider to be some pretty high expectations for any trip to really be an enjoyable experience. Let us tell you that Tauck far exceeded our expectations. The complete trip was just phenomenal.”
– Tom & Mona Sprott, California

“We would like to thank Tauck, our guides, and all the folks behind for a wonderful experience on our Rhone River cruise in celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary. Once we arrived, every bit of the time in France was a delight, from the folks we met, the experiences we had, the riverboat crew… everything was in the Tauck tradition – top notch. We loved every minute of this trip and our guides couldn’t have been nicer, more knowledgeable, or more helpful. We are definitely recommending this trip to friends and I can hardly wait to put my scrapbook together.”
– John & Ann Schnaedter, Virginia

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